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The covered parkade is blocked off adjacent to the Best Buy at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre on Saturday night (Jan. 20). (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

B.C. murder victim was facing sentencing in 2020 gang gunfight

Amritpal Saran, 25, was due for sentencing on Tuesday on two charges

 

Man arrested by Sidney RCMP after allegedly committing an indecent act. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man arrested by Sidney RCMP after allegedly exposing himself on ferry

The man was arrested for committing an indecent act and was released with a future court date

 

A man was taken into custody after a break-and-enter in Hatzic last weekend. /Mission RCMP Photo

Stolen items later returned with apology after B.C. break-in

Mission RCMP take one man into custody and seize vehicle associated with Hatzic break-and-enter

 

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Campbell River RCMP investigate report of assault with a weapon

No injuries reported and one person taken into custody

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
Some of the men who undertook an informal patrol on Dec. 22 and 23 spoke to Matthew Ostrander shortly after RCMP arrested him. Ostrander now faces a breaking and enter charge. (Tom Aubert photo/Special to the Langley Advance Times)

Christmas Eve ‘dads stroll’ flushes out suspect in Fort Langley break ins

Langley RCMP warned about keeping distance from suspects

Some of the men who undertook an informal patrol on Dec. 22 and 23 spoke to Matthew Ostrander shortly after RCMP arrested him. Ostrander now faces a breaking and enter charge. (Tom Aubert photo/Special to the Langley Advance Times)
Police are investigating two stabbings in the Duncan area. (Citizen file photo)

Police investigate two stabbings in Duncan over holiday season

RCMP say incidents are unrelated

  • Jan 4, 2024
Police are investigating two stabbings in the Duncan area. (Citizen file photo)
The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner received 400 complaints about Vancouver Police Department officers in 2022/2023. In this file photo, police cars are seen parked outside VPD headquarters in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver officers fired for stealing fentanyl, kissing youths: OPCC report

Annual report details disciplinary decisions handed down in 2022/2023

The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner received 400 complaints about Vancouver Police Department officers in 2022/2023. In this file photo, police cars are seen parked outside VPD headquarters in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Police dog helps to track down suspect at a remote Island logging camp

RCMP arrest 2 after break-in at Nimpkish Lake near Port McNeill

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Charges are being considered in the deaths of Nellie Williams and Fran Shurie, who were murdered in Duncan on Christmas Eve, 2019. Pictured is a memorial, located near Trunk Road and Canada Avenue where the crime occurred, that was set up shortly after the murders. (Citizen file photo)

Charges being considered in Duncan double-homicide investigation

Fran Shurie and Nellie Williams killed in Duncan on Christmas Eve, 2019

Charges are being considered in the deaths of Nellie Williams and Fran Shurie, who were murdered in Duncan on Christmas Eve, 2019. Pictured is a memorial, located near Trunk Road and Canada Avenue where the crime occurred, that was set up shortly after the murders. (Citizen file photo)
Two suspects allegedly broke into The Source electronics store on Dec. 16. (Surveillance photos courtesy Oceanside RCMP)

RCMP seek public’s help identifying suspects in Qualicum Beach break-in

Two suspects allegedly broke into The Source electronics store on Dec. 16

Two suspects allegedly broke into The Source electronics store on Dec. 16. (Surveillance photos courtesy Oceanside RCMP)
Cocaine seized during a year-long investigation by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. (CFSEU-BC)

B.C. man charged for role in alleged national drug trafficking operation

RCMP seized more than 22 kilograms of drugs, 26 firearms and $250,000 in cash during investigation

Cocaine seized during a year-long investigation by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. (CFSEU-BC)
<div>RCMP are warning about a rise in violent extremism among Canadian youth and Jewish leaders are urging community members to be extremely diligent about following security protocols after two teenagers were arrested on terror-related charges in the last five days. The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck</div>

RCMP warn about spike in online extremism among Canadian youth

5 Canadian youth have been arrested in terror-related cases since June, say police

<div>RCMP are warning about a rise in violent extremism among Canadian youth and Jewish leaders are urging community members to be extremely diligent about following security protocols after two teenagers were arrested on terror-related charges in the last five days. The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck</div>
The Law Courts building, which is home to B.C. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, is seen in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Threats to Ibrahim Ali’s lawyers spur court safety concerns in B.C.

Lawyer associations say it’s important not to equate a defence lawyer with the client they represent

The Law Courts building, which is home to B.C. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, is seen in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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RCMP recover stolen Sea-Doos and trailer in Whiskey Creek

Property taken from Qualicum Bay in September

(File photo)
Gordon Campbell is frustrated with break-ins. (Image/Tim Collins)

Langford homeowner frustrated by break-ins

RCMP offers good advice to reduce risk

  • Dec 11, 2023
Gordon Campbell is frustrated with break-ins. (Image/Tim Collins)
RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating Brett Bystrom, who has multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Prolific offender with warrants in multiple Island cities wanted by RCMP

RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating Brett Bystrom, who has…

  • Dec 8, 2023
RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating Brett Bystrom, who has multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest.
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Island pair arrested, charged with forcible confinement, extortion, assault

Campbell River Street Crime Unit uncovers situation during drug trafficking investigation

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
In addition to the drugs and weapons, $160,000 in Canadian cash was seized during the execution of a search warrant conducted by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia. A total of four search warrants were executed on residences in the Comox Valley and Campbell River area in the early morning hours of Jan. 13, 2022. Photo via CFSEU.

Six Vancouver Island residents charged in alleged drug trafficking network

Victoria, Campbell River and Comox Valley residents charged in connection with 2022 search warrants

In addition to the drugs and weapons, $160,000 in Canadian cash was seized during the execution of a search warrant conducted by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia. A total of four search warrants were executed on residences in the Comox Valley and Campbell River area in the early morning hours of Jan. 13, 2022. Photo via CFSEU.
The Kelowna RCMP would like to remind the public about the dangers of sextortion. (Observer File Photo)

RCMP warns dangers of sextortion following youth death in B.C.

In 2023 so far, the Kelowna RCMP have received more than 100 reports of online sextortion

The Kelowna RCMP would like to remind the public about the dangers of sextortion. (Observer File Photo)
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Gun-wielding assault suspect driving blue side-by-side sought by RCMP

Campbell River RCMP seeking public assistance after York Road incident Nov. 23

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo